In a shocking incident, Sonoma County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeremy Lyle fatally shot his ex-girlfriend, Detention Specialist Mari Bonnici, before taking his own life. The Santa Rosa Police Department responded to a 911 call where Lyle had handed an infant to a woman, stating the child’s mother was injured. Upon arrival at the scene, police found Bonnici deceased with at least one gunshot wound; three children, including twins, were present but unharmed. Lyle later drove to the coroner’s office, leading to a standoff with the SWAT team that ultimately ended with him taking his own life. Authorities cited domestic violence as the motive, although no prior reports were on record, and Bonnici had filed for dissolution of their domestic partnership.
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Donald Zieben-Hood, a male model, was arraigned on burglary, criminal contempt, and weapons possession charges after his husband, Jacob Zieben-Hood, was found dead in their Harlem apartment. Jacob was discovered with multiple stab wounds, and Donald, who had a protection order against him, was present at the scene. The protection order had been in place since late last year due to a history of domestic violence. Officials are investigating the case as a homicide, and Donald has a history of alleged domestic abuse dating back to 2022, including previous charges of menacing, criminal contempt, and strangulation.
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In Ridgeway, Virginia, a 30-year-old man, Joshua Corbett Coleman, has been arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder. Coleman allegedly shot and killed his wife after accusing her of infidelity, then killed another man, 68-year-old William Leroy Morey, because he “knew he was going to jail.” Police found Coleman with his two children, who were unharmed, and recovered a handgun and an AR-15 rifle. The investigation is ongoing, and Coleman is being held without bond in the Henry County Adult Detention Center.
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According to an arrest affidavit, Phil Archuleta confessed to shooting his common-law wife in the head, stating he did so to prevent her from becoming homeless due to his recent job loss. Archuleta admitted he had been fired in May and was concerned about their financial situation, withholding this information from his wife while planning the murder. He told police he chose to kill her, stating he couldn’t bear the thought of her being homeless and admitted he did not consider any alternatives. Archuleta is now charged with first-degree murder.
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On Monday afternoon, 37-year-old Kalista Rae Hallberg was found dead inside a Muscatine Hy-Vee with multiple gunshot wounds. The suspected shooter, Ian Hernandez, was found nearby with a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was transported to the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics with life-threatening injuries. Authorities have confirmed the shooting was related to an ongoing domestic dispute. Hy-Vee is cooperating with the Muscatine Police Department, and the store will reopen once it is deemed customer-ready.
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Switzerland’s parliament has officially criminalized stalking, unanimously approving a revised Criminal Code. The new law addresses obsessive harassment, particularly prevalent in marital relationships, allowing for automatic prosecution in such cases. Victims will be required to file complaints regardless of the context. This decision follows prolonged debate regarding the prosecution process and the necessity of victim cooperation.
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Private Dewayne Johnson II received a 23-year prison sentence for the manslaughter of his pregnant wife, Mischa Johnson, and the subsequent obstruction of justice. He admitted to striking his wife with a machete after an argument, dismembering her body, and disposing of the remains. The sentence, the maximum allowed, includes a dishonorable discharge and forfeiture of pay. Johnson’s actions led to the discovery of evidence in his home, ultimately resulting in his conviction.
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Drew Garnier received a 30-year prison sentence with 15 years of probation for the 2024 murder of his five-months-pregnant wife, Samantha, and assault of their two daughters. The attack, stemming from Garnier’s desire for a son, resulted in Samantha’s death and injuries to the children. Judge John Hubbard issued no-contact orders with the daughters until 2056, a request opposed by Garnier. Samantha’s father addressed the court, highlighting the trauma inflicted on his granddaughters and his commitment to their protection.
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Singer Chris Brown’s recent arrest in the UK on allegations of assault in 2023 has reignited public outrage over his long history of violence against women. The sheer fact of his arrest, after years of seemingly escaping significant consequences, feels to many like a long-overdue reckoning. It highlights the frustration and disbelief that many feel about his continued career success and apparent ability to avoid accountability for his actions.
The news of his arrest sparks a range of strong emotions, from relief and satisfaction that he might finally face repercussions, to a deeper anger and disbelief at how he’s managed to maintain his public image and career despite his extensive history of violence.… Continue reading
Brenda Spencer and Branndon Mosley, of Gloucester Township, New Jersey, were arrested and charged with kidnapping and multiple counts of aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and weapons offenses. The charges stem from the alleged seven-year abuse of their 18-year-old daughter/stepdaughter, who escaped on May 8th and reported being confined to a dog crate, a padlocked bathroom, and a bare room with a bucket for a toilet. Mosley faces additional charges of sexual assault. The investigation revealed squalid living conditions in the home, also housing a 13-year-old child who was also removed from school years prior.
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